think on these things

Some scriptures that have been on my mind lately.

"Finally, brethren , whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Philippians 4:8

If our thoughts are to always be pure, honest, and lovely, it would seem there should be no room to have anything unholy, impure, and imperfect for our eyes to see, and our ears to hear.
Never ever!!

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with God in Christ."
Colossians 3:1-3

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world.
1 John 2:16

I think we are to apply these verses to our daily lives, not just merrily read them and then pop on the T.V, radio, etc. with it's less than perfect content.
I feel like if God wants us to think good thoughts all the time, then we must NEVER put anything negative in our lives.
The things of this world are not of God, and I feel like we are to be in this world, but not a part of the world.
We will find there is many things in this world that we can not partake in if we are truly one of God's children.

"He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk, even as he walked."
1 John 3:6

It is time we take our walk with God seriously and to always put our affection on things above.

I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Please feel free to comment.

In Him,
Mae